Deaths in 2026

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*{{ill|Biagio De Giovanni|it}}, 94, Italian philosopher and politician, [[Member of the European Parliament|MEP]] (1989–1999).<ref>[https://napoli.repubblica.it/cronaca/2026/04/22/news/biagio_de_giovanni_morto_napoli_funerali_filosofo-425298635/ Napoli, è morto il filosofo e politico Biagio De Giovanni: la camera ardente al Maschio Angioino] {{in lang|it}}</ref>
*[[Karina Duprez]], 79, Mexican television director (''[[Sueños y caramelos]]'', ''[[Pasión (TV series)|Pasión]]'', ''[[Sortilegio]]'') and actress.<ref>[https://www.sdpnoticias.com/espectaculos/famosos/de-que-murio-karina-duprez-esto-se-sabe-tras-su-fallecimiento-a-los-79-anos/ ¿De qué murió Karina Duprez? Esto se sabe tras su fallecimiento a los 79 años] {{in lang|es}}</ref>
*[[Allan Hosie]], 80, Scottish rugby union referee.<ref>[https://scottishrugby.org/news-and-features/obituary-allan-hosie/ Obituary: Allan Hosie]</ref>
*[[Manfred Kreuz]], 90, German footballer ([[FC Schalke 04|Schalke 04]]).<ref>[https://schalke04.de/nachruf/schalke-04-trauert-um-manfred-kreuz/ Schalke 04 trauert um Manfred Kreuz] {{in lang|de}}</ref>
*[[José Ulises Macías Salcedo]], 85, Mexican Roman Catholic prelate, bishop of [[Diocese of Mexicali|Mexicali]] (1984–1996) and archbishop of [[Archdiocese of Hermosillo|Hermosillo]] (1996–2016).<ref>[https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bmacias.html Archbishop José Ulises Macías Salcedo †]</ref>
*[[David Malouf]], 92, Australian poet and writer (''[[Neighbours in a Thicket]]'', ''[[The Great World]]'', ''[[Remembering Babylon]]'').<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/apr/23/david-malouf-australian-author-of-remembering-babylon-and-ransom-dies-aged-92 David Malouf, Australian author of Remembering Babylon and Ransom, dies aged 92]</ref>
*[[Tony Parkes]], 76, English football player ([[Buxton F.C.|Buxton]], [[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]]) and manager (Blackburn Rovers), complications from Alzheimer's disease.<ref>[https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/blackpool-blackburn-rovers-7266481 Former Blackpool and Blackburn Rovers figure dies aged 76]</ref>
*[[J. H. Prynne]], 89, British poet.<ref>[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2026/04/22/jh-prynne-enigmatic-poet-became-a-cult-figure/ JH Prynne, erudite and enigmatic poet who became a cult figure to some readers and made others flinch] {{paywall}}</ref>
*[[Paul Tawiah Quaye]], 73, Ghanaian police officer, [[Inspector General of Police of the Ghana Police Service|inspector general of police]] (2009–2013).<ref>[https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/BREAKING-Former-IGP-Paul-Tawiah-Quaye-is-dead-2031325 Former IGP Paul Tawiah Quaye is dead]</ref>
*[[N. Bhaskara Rao]], 90, Indian politician, [[Lok Sabha|MP]] (1998–1999) and [[Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh|chief minister of Andhra Pradesh]] (1984).<ref>[https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/andhra-pradesh/former-ap-cm-nadendla-bhaskar-rao-passes-away-at-90-1952028 Former AP CM Nadendla Bhaskar Rao Passes Away at 90]</ref>
*[[David Scott (Georgia politician)|David Scott]], 80, American politician, member of the [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. House of Representatives]] (since 2003), [[Georgia State Senate|Georgia Senate]] (1983–2003), and [[Georgia House of Representatives|House of Representatives]] (1975–1983).<ref>[https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5843274-david-scott-georgia-democrat-death/ David Scott, longtime Georgia Democrat, dies at 80]</ref> (death announced on this date)
*[[Darrell Sheets]], 67, American reality television personality (''[[Storage Wars]]''), suicide by gunshot.<ref>[https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/darrell-sheets-dead-storage-wars-1236728128/ Darrell Sheets, ‘Storage Wars’ Star, Dies at 67]</ref>
*[[Ruth Slenczynska]], 101, American classical pianist.<ref>[https://www.gramophone.co.uk/content/classical-music-news/ruth-slenczynska-dies-at-101 Ruth Slenczynska dies at 101]</ref>
*[[Dean Tavoularis]], 93, American production designer (''[[The Godfather]]'', ''[[Apocalypse Now]]'', ''[[Bonnie and Clyde (film)|Bonnie and Clyde]]''), [[Academy Award for Best Production Design|Oscar]] winner ([[47th Academy Awards|1975]]).<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/dean-tavoularis-dead-godfather-apocalypse-now-1236572919/ Dean Tavoularis, Production Designer on the ‘Godfather’ Films and ‘Apocalypse Now,’ Dies at 93]</ref>
*[[Michael Tilson Thomas]], 81, American conductor, pianist, and composer, brain cancer.<ref>[https://apnews.com/article/conductor-michael-tilson-thomas-dies-605d6386990b6e0be24322df99b02385 Michael Tilson Thomas, renowned conductor and composer, dies at 81]</ref>
*[[James Valentine (journalist)|James Valentine]], 64, Australian saxophonist ([[Models (band)|Models]]), radio presenter ([[ABC Radio Sydney]]), and television host (''[[The Afternoon Show (Australian TV series)|The Afternoon Show]]''), assisted suicide.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/apr/23/james-valentine-talented-musician-who-elevated-the-art-of-talk-on-abc-sydney-radio-obituary James Valentine, talented musician who elevated the art of talk on ABC Sydney radio – obituary]</ref>
*[[Corky Withrow]], 87, American baseball player ([[St. Louis Cardinals]]).<ref>[https://obits.glennfuneralhome.com/raymond-withrow Raymond "Corky" Withrow]</ref>